Medical specialty: Radiotherapy
To become a specialist for radiation therapy in Germany, he/she has to complete a further training of 60 months. This training includes, among others, the acquisition of the following skills:
- Fundamentals in radiation physics and radiation biology
- Fundamentals in radiation protection
- System knowledge
- Creation of therapeutic treatment plans with ionizing radiation
- Application and assessment of imaging methods
- Medication and accompanying physical treatments to enhance the effects of radiation
- Aftercare and rehabilitation of tumor patients
- Cytostatic, immuno-modulatory, anti-hormonal and supportive treatment cycles
The activity of the specialist in radiotherapy is subject to the Radiation Protection Ordinance.